Album
Type:
Album
Date
Released:
March 22nd
2015
Label:
Self Released
Nadir
– Track Listing
1.The Devil's
Medicine 09:41
2.Nest 06:45
3.Rising Sun 08:56
4.White Lies 07:49
5.Setting Sun 04:05
6.Caduceus 05:44
7.Promised Lands
08:03
8.Waves 09:47
Bio
AVER. From Sydney,
Australia. Formed in 2008 with intent to create psyched out stoner
sonic vibes. Chris, Jed, Luke, and Burdt are deep cleaning your third
ear.
Members
Luke: Guitar
Jed: Bass
Chris: Drums
Burdt -
Guitar/Vocals
Review:
Aver
released on of my fave albums in 2011 with their S/T debut album
which won some minor acclaim within the Stoner Rock community 4 years
ago. I've been a fan of these trippy psych rockers from down under
since then. Now it's time for Aver to return with their follow-up
album - Nadir. Has it been worth the 4 year wait? You betcha. As
Nadir sees Aver progress into a different and heavier band we heard
on their debut album. Aver have left the world of Stoner Rock and
progressed into full-on Stoner Metal territory as Nadir is one
hard-rocking ride that will appeal to fans of Kyuss, Sleep and Elder.
Aver
still combine the old style riffs from their debut album but it's
been given a progressive rock/metal makeover. Opening track - The
Devil's Medicine is a full on Stoner Metal anthem as Aver impress
from the start. Hazy and trippy riffs combined with Burdt's grungy
vocals will soon transport you to the hot desert sun. You would think
these guys were from California and not Australia as they have the
legendary Desert Rock/Stoner Metal influence running through their
veins. Nadir is a different album to their debut album but it still
sounds also familiar especially when the band use familiar riffs from
their debut album whilst giving them a more modern progressive feel.
Second
track - Nest - feels like an extension from the opening track as Aver
create more Stoner based noise to rattle your bones to. There are
some epic guitar solos that prove Aver's time away has been well
spent as they feel like a different band. Nest proves this point as
the band play some intense progressive stoner metal riffs that will
make Nadir a contender for Album Of The Year. The instrumental work
is impressive through out and proves that Aver are a force to be
reckoned with. Nadir runs for an impressive 60 mins or so and Aver
keep you entertained through out. The album is packed full of too
many great moments to mention. The band ‘explores many different
genres and ideas that you may find it hard to keep up at times.
Third
track - Rising Sun - has traces of Psych Rock, Desert Rock, Grunge
and Progressive Stoner Metal all vying for complete control but Aver
hold everything brilliantly together as you feel there's a chance
that this can all go horribly wrong. Aver are now seasoned pros
within their musical scene and they build up the momentum with some
heavy and trippy musical vibes that will make you fall under their
magical and dangerous spell. Aver combine the classic Grunge/Stoner
Rock 90s sound with the more modern epic progressive stoner metal
vibes that is slowly becoming quite popular at the moment. I've heard
people say in the past that Burdt's vocals are way overdone and
should be scaled back. I say - No way. It shows Burdt has a style all
of his own and it more than captures the majestic and heavy sound
that Aver are so passionate about.
Aver
do show their caring side on 4th track - White Lies - as the song
goes from 'slow paced tender moments to the heavier fast paced angry
riffs to awaken your body to. OK enough of the song-by-song review.
Trust me when I say the 2nd half of the album is just as good as the
1st half though Aver focus mainly on the more slower psychedelic
stoner based vibes compared to the 1st half's heavier songs. If you
haven't heard of Aver before then you need to check these guys out
now. Nadir is a must-have album and one that's going to win them a
lot of praise within the Stoner Metal community. It's one of those
albums that have the potential to raise a band's profile to a wider
audience. Aver deserve it as they've created two excellent albums in
a row but it's Nadir that shows the world what they can actually do.
If
any Independent Record Label Owner is looking for a brilliant album
to release on Vinyl then look no further. Sign these guys up now as
this album 'would sound great on wax. Nadir is a powerful and
emotional album that's going to end up on a few peoples best of 2015
albums lists including mine. Do yourself a favour and buy this album
now. You won't be sorry.
Thanks
to Aver for the promo. Nadir is now available to buy on CD/DD.
Words
by Steve Howe
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